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Santana 228
Designer: Shad Turner  ·  Builder: W. D. Schock Corp.  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Santana 228

Designed as a compact and capable daysailer, the Santana 228 earned a loyal following among sailors looking for an accessible, fun boat that performs well on the water without demanding a large budget or crew. Built by W.D. Schock Corporation, a California manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality production sailboats, the 228 reflects the practical, performance-oriented philosophy that defined much of Schock's lineup. The Santana 228 is well suited to protected bay and coastal sailing, making it a popular choice for racing on club circuits as well as casual weekend daysailing. Its responsive handling and manageable size appeal to both newer sailors building their skills and experienced sailors seeking a spirited, low-maintenance boat. The design strikes a balance between sporty performance and ease of use, which contributed to its popularity in active one-design fleets, particularly on the West Coast. For those researching an entry point into competitive club racing or simply want a reliable and enjoyable daysailer, the Santana 228 represents a well-regarded option with a proven track record and an established community of owners.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 28.29 ft / 8.62 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.00 ft / 7.01 m
Beam 9.20 ft / 2.80 m
Max Draft 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Displacement 7,500.00 lb / 3,402 kg
Ballast 2,550.00 lb / 1,157 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 393.00 ft² / 36.51 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Shad Turner
Builder W. D. Schock Corp.
First Built 1978
Last Built 1980
Related Sailboats ["Santana 28" · "Cal 28 2 Hunt" · "Tartan 28" · "Oday 28" · "Laser 28"]
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 16.46
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 24.52
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.88
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.43
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.9
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 756.07
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 38.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 33.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.0
SA Fore 228.0
SA Main 165.0
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Santana 228 ★
28.3 ft
Cal 28 2 Hunt
28.3 ft
Oday 28
28.3 ft
Tartan 28
28.3 ft
LWL
Santana 228 ★
23.0 ft
Cal 28 2 Hunt
23.3 ft
Oday 28
22.9 ft
Tartan 28
23.3 ft
Beam
Santana 228 ★
9.2 ft
Cal 28 2 Hunt
10.7 ft
Oday 28
10.3 ft
Tartan 28
9.9 ft
Displacement
Santana 228 ★
7 lbs
Cal 28 2 Hunt
7 lbs
Oday 28
7 lbs
Tartan 28
7 lbs
Ballast
Santana 228 ★
2 lbs
Cal 28 2 Hunt
2 lbs
Oday 28
2 lbs
Tartan 28
3 lbs
Sail Area
Santana 228 ★
393 sq ft
Cal 28 2 Hunt
401 sq ft
Oday 28
370 sq ft
Tartan 28
408 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Santana 228 ★
—
Cal 28 2 Hunt
—
Oday 28
203 s/nm
Tartan 28
177 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Santana 228 ★
16.5
Cal 28 2 Hunt
17.3
Oday 28
15.8
Tartan 28
17.2
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Santana 228 ★
24.5
Cal 28 2 Hunt
19.2
Oday 28
20.7
Tartan 28
22.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Santana 228 ★
1.88
Cal 28 2 Hunt
2.21
Oday 28
2.12
Tartan 28
2.03
Hull Speed
Santana 228 ★
6.4 kts
Cal 28 2 Hunt
6.5 kts
Oday 28
6.4 kts
Tartan 28
6.5 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Santana 228 ★
1.9
Cal 28 2 Hunt
2.2
Oday 28
1.9
Tartan 28
2.1
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